Everton had bid 10 million pounds ($13.32 million) for the 31-year-old central defender, according to British media. Swansea City reject 10 million pounds for Ashley Williams to EvertonBy ReutersSwansea City have turned down a bid for skipper Ashley Williams from Premier League rivals Everton, a spokesman for the Welsh club has confirmed. Swansea begin the Premier League campaign with a trip to promoted Burnley on Aug. 13. "We are not looking to sell him and therefore we have turned down the offer currently on the table," a Swansea spokesman told the BBC. Williams, who captained Wales during their run to the semi-finals of the European Championship, featured in 36 Premier league games for Swansea last season as the club finished 12th.

Source: Standard Digital August 03, 2016 07:41 UTC